Stay Well

To stay well, you need more than luck. You need to be engaged with your health. The programs, tips and information below are here to give you support.

Verdant Programs

Swim Lessons for Youth

Youth who are beginning swimmers will have an opportunity to access free vouchers for lessons available through the Lynnwood pool, Mountlake Terrace pool, Dale Turner YMCA pool, and Yost pool (summer only) in Edmonds through a partnership between the pools and the Verdant Health Commission.

Behavioral Health Program

Program funded: February 2015 – February 2017

Coordinated by Community Health Center of Snohomish (CHC) and two behavioral health partners – Center for Human Services and Integrative Psychological and Social Services (iPASS) – this program links CHC patients to mental health support.

Back-to-School Health Fair

Program funded: August 2015

For the 4th consecutive year, Verdant supported the Back-to-School Fair offered for low-income students and families in the Edmonds School District. The health fair portion of the event includes free health exams, vision checks, immunizations and oral exams/fluoride varnish.

These days, the rules change so quickly that it’s tough to get a definite answer about how to optimize your health and improve your quality of life or your athletic performance. Here are some suggestions to help you assess the latest nutrition news and decide if it’s something you need to take to heart.

The process of aging is influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. Although your genes seem to be the most important influence, there are some changes you can make that can help you age in a healthy way.

It seems like a new health risk is in the news every day. How do you know which risks are worth worrying about? NIH has created a one-page guide called Making Sense of Your Health Risks to help you put risks into perspective.

When you’re searching online for answers to your health questions, you may feel overwhelmed by the number of websites you come across. How do you know which ones to trust? Which websites have reliable and up-to-date information?

If you have arthritis, you may think you shouldn’t exercise because it could make your condition worse. But health care providers and physical therapists claim that people with arthritis can improve their health and fitness through exercise, without damaging their joints, according to the Arthritis Foundation.

While losing weight is difficult for many people, it is even more challenging to keep the weight off. Most people who lose a large amount of weight have regained it 2 to 3 years later. Read on for tips and strategies to help you maintain your weight loss.

Research continues to be done on how diet may affect the development of cancer. It has shown that eating fruits, vegetables, and grains may lower your risk of getting certain cancers. Some components of food including phytochemicals, antioxidants, and omega-3 fatty acids, may play a role in decreasing the risk of developing cancer.

Do you know how much time youth spend on phones or other devices? What about TV? (The answer is, on average, 6.5 hours per day.) How is this time spent staring at screens impacting their health? Parenting a teenager today is different than it was 20 or even 10 years ago.

Featured Events

February 22, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Many people experience mild back pain that can be improved by learning new patterns for movement and posture. Learn how to align yourself to improve posture, promote muscle relaxation, and reduce stress. During the class, there will be time to apply what you learn by doing the exercises recommended.

Event Calendar

February 22, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Many people experience mild back pain that can be improved by learning new patterns for movement and posture. Learn how to align yourself to improve posture, promote muscle relaxation, and reduce stress. During the class, there will be time to apply what you learn by doing the exercises recommended.

February 23, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Parents and children are invited to join us for fun activities, gross motor play, and circle time led by early childhood development professionals - all designed to foster your child's development. Open to all abilities and for ages birth - 5 years.

February 24, 9:00 am - 10:30 am

This fun, free, drop-in activity program for all early learners that live in the Edmonds School District. Families can participate together in various activities that promote exercise, movement, and fun!

February 26, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Discover heart-healthy lifestyle approaches, including nutrition, physical activity, and stress management that are smart for your heart in this free class with a doctor and a registered dietitian nutritionist. The class will also include a cooking demonstration to put what you learned into action.

February 27, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

The Veterans One-Stop Resource Center in Lynnwood will be staffed by local professionals available to assist with referrals to Veterans Affairs, medical and employment assistance, career transitions, and more.